scholarly journals Role of early serum beta human chorionic gonadotropin measurement in predicting multiple pregnancy and pregnancy wastage in an in vitro ET fertilization cycle

2013 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 213 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neeta Singh ◽  
P Vanamail ◽  
Anupama Bahadur ◽  
AnjumanAra Begum ◽  
Neena Malhotra
Keyword(s):  
Chorionic Gonadotropin ◽  
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin ◽  
Multiple Pregnancy ◽  
Beta Human Chorionic Gonadotropin ◽  
Pregnancy Wastage

Serum beta human chorionic gonadotropin levels can inform outcome counseling after in vitro fertilization

2011 ◽  
Vol 96 (2) ◽  
pp. 505-507 ◽  
Author(s):  
Caroline C. Lawler ◽  
Nicole M. Budrys ◽  
Allison K. Rodgers ◽  
Alan Holden ◽  
Robert G. Brzyski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
In Vitro Fertilization ◽  
Chorionic Gonadotropin ◽  
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin ◽  
Vitro Fertilization ◽  
Beta Human Chorionic Gonadotropin

scholarly journals Beta-Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Producing Osteosarcoma of the Sacrum in a 26-Year-Old Woman: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryan Glass ◽  
Jaya Ruth Asirvatham ◽  
Leonard Kahn ◽  
Mohamed Aziz
Keyword(s):  
Chorionic Gonadotropin ◽  
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin ◽  
Potential Role ◽  
Serum Levels ◽  
Positive Staining ◽  
Gonadotropin Secretion ◽  
Metastatic Osteosarcoma ◽  
Beta Human Chorionic Gonadotropin ◽  
Response To Chemotherapy

Ectopic secretion of beta-human chorionic gonadotropin is considered a poor prognostic marker in epithelial tumors. However, very few cases have been reported in sarcomas. We present the case of a 26-year-old female who presented with a metastatic osteosarcoma. She underwent usual testing prior to starting treatment and was found to have elevated levels of beta-human chorionic gonadotropin. As the patient was not pregnant, another source of beta-human chorionic gonadotropin secretion had to be considered. The tumor cells demonstrated positive staining for beta-human chorionic gonadotropin by immunohistochemistry, and serum levels of beta-human chorionic gonadotropin were used to monitor tumor progression and response to chemotherapy. We review the literature and discuss a potential role of beta-human chorionic gonadotropin in the treatment of such patients.

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